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Elizabeth, Lady Buxton, née Cholmeley (d.1884) by William Beechey

Elizabeth, Lady Buxton, née Cholmeley (d.1884)

William Beechey·1825

Historical Context

This painting of Elizabeth, Lady Buxton, née Cholmeley (d.1884), dating to 1825, is by William Beechey, who born in 1753, was a leading British portrait painter who served as portrait painter to Queen Charlotte. The work demonstrates the artist's characteristic approach to subject matter during the Romantic period, reflecting both personal artistic vision and the broader cultural context in which it was produced. The painting contributes to our understanding of the artist's development and working methods.

Technical Analysis

The painting demonstrates the artist's mature command of technique, with accomplished handling of color, form, and atmospheric effects that reflect both personal artistic development and the broader stylistic conventions of the Romantic period.

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Norfolk Museums Collections

Norwich, United Kingdom

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil paint
Dimensions
238.8 × 147.3 cm
Era
Romanticism
Style
British Romanticism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Norfolk Museums Collections, Norwich
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